It's a New Year

Well, 2005 has finally come, and we have freezing rain here in Worthington, Minnesota. New Year's wasn't the most exciting for me this year. I had to work till 10:00, and I came home and watched TV to ring in the New Year. We didn't even have any decent liquor here for me to drink. Andrew did call me at midnight, even though he was in Montevideo and he assumed that I had plans last night even when I told him I didn't. I was a bit upset with him, but what can I do about it.....

A few days ago it was about 55 degrees. I was walking around outside with no coat, and it was glorious! And now it is cold, windy, with little ice pellets that sting when they hit you in the face. Go figure.

Kristian was here last week for a few days to visit. He was on leave, so he came by. I had not seen him for over a year, and it was great to catch up with him. He's a bit thinner than I last remembered him! We went and saw "Ocean's Twelve" and had a few to drink at the bar. For my Christmas present he got me silver satin pajamas from Victoria's Secret. They are delightful to sleep in! The next day we made chili and sat around, watched TV, and talked some more as he was leaving that afternoon. I was sad when he had to go, but we do talk on the phone about once a week or every two weeks, so at least we have that.

After Kristian left, I went to rehearse at my church for Christmas Eve. Ever since the 5th grade I've had to play my trumpet for that service, and now it's just expected of me to do it. After rehearsal, Andrew dropped into town for a few hours. We went and had coffee at the Coffee Nook. There he gave me a silver necklace that is beautiful! We came home for about an hour, then we went back to town to eat at the Ground Round. After that we drove around town to look at the Christmas lights. Soon he had to get back to Montevideo. We both really did not want to part, but there was no choice in the matter. I've got another week before I see him again, but I'm gonna make it.

With Christmas Day, we had family over at our house. My Uncle Tim, both grandma's, cousin Shawn and his fiance Mandy were over. Mandy is in the guard, and her unit was called out earlier this fall. She got some time off for Christmas. She had to report back to Georgia on Tuesday, and we just heard a few days ago that she was leaving yesterday for oversees, although we still don't know exactly where she is going. Anyway, back to Chrismas dinner. It was a quiet, but very nice dinner. Me, Mom, Grandma, and Tim played a game of Pinochle ( I lost...gr...). I got nice presents this year. My grandma gave me a French coffee press. It makes really good and really strong coffee. Just the way I like it! My parents bought me a new pair of riding boots. My old ones were thrashed, so I got to go pick out a new pair on Sunday.

So, now all I've been doing is working at the store, going to the gym, and sleeping a lot. Between that I help Mom with the chores when she has to work in the morning, keep the house clean, and spend some time with Denae when our schedules allow us to. I leave next Sunday for Fargo. Honestly, I'm ready to go back now....